Seeing the world with a long history and profound cultural heritage, China's ghost culture is a unique and mysterious field in Chinese culture. Ghost culture in China can be traced back to ancient times, as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties, there were records of ghosts and gods. In traditional Chinese culture, ghosts are supernatural beings who are the souls of the deceased who have not been reincarnated for various reasons and remain in the human world. Chinese ghost culture is rich and diverse, including ghost images, ghost stories, ghost beliefs, and ghost-related customs and rituals.
1.The image of a ghost.
In traditional Chinese culture, there are many images of ghosts, ranging from terrifying and hateful to kind and lovely. Some common ghost images include zombies, ghosts, evil spirits, unjust ghosts, etc. Zombies usually refer to corpses that become stiff after death, unconscious, and manipulated by ** forces;Ghosts are the souls of the deceased, and they can be harmless or harmful;Demons are those who do evil and are usually ugly and frighteningWronged spirits are those who have died unjustly, and they often seek revenge or revenge.
2.Ghost stories.
China's ghost stories are rich and colorful, and many of them have become China's cultural heritage. Some of these stories are about ghost legends, such as the ghost story in "Strange Tales from Liao Zhai";Some are about the interaction between humans and ghosts, such as the love story in "A Chinese Ghost Story";There are also beliefs and worship about ghosts, such as the ghost and god records in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas". These stories reflect the Chinese's awe and fear of ghosts, as well as people's compassion and understanding for ghosts.
3.Belief in ghosts.
In China, the belief in ghosts is a common phenomenon, especially in rural and remote areas. It is believed that the souls of the deceased will turn into ghosts and wander the human world. Therefore, people hold sacrificial ceremonies on traditional festivals such as Qingming Festival and Zhongyuan Festival to comfort the spirits of the dead and prevent them from turning into evil spirits. In addition, people will also worship ancestral tablets in their homes to pray for the blessings of their ancestors.
### 4.Ghost-related customs and rituals.
Chinese ghost culture is also embodied in a series of ghost-related customs and rituals. For example, in traditional Chinese weddings, people will perform a "haunted house" ceremony to ward off the ghosts that may be attached to the bride;During funerals, rituals such as "funeral" and "wake" are performed to send away the souls of the deceased and to prevent ghosts. In addition, there are special rituals such as "conjuring" and "exorcism" to deal with diseases or disasters that are believed to be caused by ghosts.
### 5.The influence of ghost culture.
China's ghost culture has had a profound impact on Chinese society, literature, art and other fields. In literary works, the images and stories of ghosts are not uncommon, and they have become important materials for literary creationIn works of art, the image of ghosts is represented by artists in various forms, such as paintings, sculptures, dramas, etc.;In everyday life, people's beliefs and reverence for ghosts influence many behaviors and choices.
In short, Chinese ghost culture is a complex and diverse field of Chinese culture, which reflects both Chinese respect and nostalgia for the dead, as well as people's fear and curiosity about unknown and supernatural phenomena. With the development of society and the progress of science and technology, people's understanding and belief in ghosts are constantly changing, but ghost culture, as a part of traditional Chinese culture, still has an important position and influence in Chinese society.